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The National Prison Project is dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, and detention centers comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.
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Exterior prison door

Dec 19, 2018

Brutality Against Prisoners Is Often Unseen. In this Virgin Islands Jail, It Was Caught on Video.

Brutality Against Prisoners Is Often Unseen. In this Virgin Islands Jail, It Was Caught on Video.
Solitary Hallway

Dec 5, 2018

Why I Ended the Horror of Long-Term Solitary in Colorado's Prisons

Why I Ended the Horror of Long-Term Solitary in Colorado's Prisons
California Wildfires

Nov 15, 2018

Prisoners Are Getting Paid $1.45 a Day to Fight the California Wildfires

Prisoners Are Getting Paid $1.45 a Day to Fight the California Wildfires
Louisiana Prison

Oct 18, 2018

Louisiana’s Infamous Angola Prison Goes on Trial

Louisiana’s Infamous Angola Prison Goes on Trial

Sep 27, 2018

What Happens When Prisoners Go on Strike?

What Happens When Prisoners Go on Strike?
Prison Hallway

Sep 25, 2018

Prisons’ Refusal to Provide Adequate Opioid Treatment Is Cruel and Unlawful

Prisons’ Refusal to Provide Adequate Opioid Treatment Is Cruel and Unlawful
Hospital Bed

Sep 19, 2018

New Bill Would Ensure No Woman Is Forced to Give Birth in Chains

New Bill Would Ensure No Woman Is Forced to Give Birth in Chains
Photo from the Attica uprising

Sep 14, 2018

‘Attica Is Every Prison; and Every Prison Is Attica’

‘Attica Is Every Prison; and Every Prison Is Attica’
EL Paso County Jail

Jul 24, 2018

El Paso County Deputies Started a Fight Club to Reward Use of Force Against Prisoners

El Paso County Deputies Started a Fight Club to Reward Use of Force Against Prisoners
Arizona Prison

Jun 25, 2018

Arizona Prison Officials Found in Contempt for Massive Prison Health Care Scandal

Arizona Prison Officials Found in Contempt for Massive Prison Health Care Scandal